SPORTING.

South Canterbury Times, Issue 2470, 17 February 1881, Page 2

SPORTING.

[By Telegraph.]

MARLBOROUGH RACES

Blenheim, Feb 10. The following is the result of the first day’s racing :

Handicap Hurdle Hack. Mr Rayner’s Grey Momus, aged list 71b 1 Mr liiley’s Dick, Gyrs, 9sfc 31b ... 2 Mr Ward’s Kate Coventr}', syrs, lOst 3lb ... ... ... ... 3 Mr Robinson’s Kikiki, aged 9st 91b 0 The four got away quietly. Kate leading, and Momus behind. Dick made close up to them when half round. Kate Coventry went off the course shortly after, and Dick and Momus went past the Stand taking the hurdles together in grand style. Half way round the grey had slightly the lead. Dick went splendidly, and came past the Judge only a neck and shoulders behind. Maiden Plate; 1|- miles. Mr Frith’s g c Greyhound, 3yrs, Bst 31b 1 Mr Henderson’s b m Wheel-of-For-tune, 3yrs, Bst 31b 2 Mr Dillon’s g h Starboard Watch, 4yrs, 9st ... 4 Mr Owen’s ch c Sir Tatton, 3yrs, Bst 31b; Mr Redwood’s b c Falcon, 33TS, Bst 3lb ; and Mr G. Stevenson’s b m Lady Grey, syrs, Bst 131 b, also started. The Hag fell to a good start, Starboard Watch and Sir Tatton leading till past the Stand. Wheel-of-Fortune then went to the fore, and Sir Tatton fell behind, Falcon bringing up the rear. This order continued to the straight, when Gre3'houud rushed up and won by a length. Time —2mins 20secs. Marlborough Cup. Mr Owen’s ch g Sir George, 3yrs, 7st Blbs ... ... ... ... 1 Mr Riley’s b m Rose, 4yrs, 6st 21b... 2 Mr Parry’s ch g Hero, Gyrs, Gst Blbs ... ... ... ... 3 Mr Robinson,s g g Satellite, aged, Gst 121bs ; Mr Ward’s ch f Heather Pell, 3yrs, Gst lOlbs ; Mr Dillon’s b h Parole 4yrs, sst Blbs, also started. ’ All got off with a good start, and kept well together, Rose first, Satellite second, Hero third, and Sir George fourth. This order was maintained past the stand, and Hero then fell last, going easily, Sir George moving up. In the straight Rose had a struggle with Sir George, Hero following. There was considerable interest in this event, but it fell easily to Sir George. Shearers’ Purse. Orlando ... ... ... 1 Peer 2

Flying Stakes, Sir Tatton 1 Astronomer ... ... 2 DUNEDIN TRAINING NOTES. [By Telegraph.] Dunedin, Feb. 17. In the absence of the Northern contingont, but little interest is taken m in the doings at Forbury, although a good deal of strong work has lately been done by locally owned horses. Goodman was the first to put in an appearance with a string of five, and opened the proceedings by sending Taitania and Sylvanus a mile and a half at about half speed, both looking and moving well. Playboy did a steady gallop once round. Le Loup, who is looking very fit, did only walking exercise. Native Cat, who seems much improved iu Goodman’s hands, trotted a mile in grand style. Kane stripped Lady Emma and Legerdemain, sending them half a mile at a good pace. Both show plenty of quality, but the former is rather light looking. George Dodson’s team did some useful work, and is looking very well. Cotton commenced by sending Carrigeen twice round as a candidate for jumping honors, finishing in fine style. The colts Moabird and Mameluke had a regular breather five round the tan with sweaters on, and Sir William and Maude followed, going twice round at a good pace, and ■Jasper did a serviceable gallop by himself. The trainers complain that the course is very rough and lumpy, and allege that in its present condition fast work cannot be done with safety. Sir Modred is a firm favorite for the Cup, also Titania, but a definite quotation can hardly be given. “ Pegasus ” goes for Sir Modred, Lc Loup, On Dit, Virginia Water, and Titania in the order named, hut expects to find his views modified us the day draws near.